Democracy as British heritage and defense of liberty
A reflective piece argues that democracy, shaped by a millennium of British self rule, must endure against rising European armaments and global tensions. It warns democratic nations face a militarized continental threat, urging Britain to strengthen its defenses and resources to safeguard freedom and League of Nations ideals.
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Great Britain
Tennyson
Britain
Atlantic
Europe
Ann
League of Nations
Snes
Motor Vehicle Deaths Reach Record 1996 US total
National Safety Council data show 1996 accident deaths across all causes at 113,000, surpassing 1934 and 1935 prior peaks. The report notes 400,000 permanent disabilities and 10,300,000 temporary ones, with auto registrations rising 8 percent to 28,270,000 and road travel totaling 225 billion miles.
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United States
National Safety Council
The World's Airlines Mileage Rise Over Seventeen Years
A fragmented report traces airline mileage growth from early 1900s to 1924. It notes increases in operation, with mileage approaching thousands and inching toward the twenty thousand mark by 1924. The piece hints at expanding routes and rising commercial service through the period.
King's Honors List Opens Reign With Queen's First Honor
The first honors list of the new reign elevates Queen Elizabeth to Dame Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order and grand master of the order. The Duke of Gloucester and other royals receive titles as personal aides. Lord Greenwood, a Canadian-born lawyer and MP, tops the peerage and knight list. newer honors span India Australia and Newfoundland amid a mixed cabinet career arc.
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Elizabeth
Royal Victorian Order
Duke of Gloucester
Kent
Meee Tan Reas
Arns
Athlone
Harewoot
Lown Mountatten
Royal Famiy
Duke of Gomme
Fiom
Lord Greenwood
Whitny Ont
Enicountcy
Baroneta
Xnighta
John
United Kingdom
King Edward Will
India
Austral
New Zealand
Newfoundland
Canada
England
Tapid
Substitute From Peanuts Replaces Olive Oil For Wool Makers
The Spain olive oil shortage boosted prices to 480 a ton, prompting English woollen firms to seek substitutes. Bradford chemist Walter Garer developed a peanut based oil alternative claimed to be as effective and cost only 250 a ton.
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Spain
England
Walter Garer
Bradford
Birds Used For Messages Through History
From ancient times birds have served humans by carrying messages, aiding communication across distances. This practice spans early civilizations, maritime routes, and wartime correspondence, reflecting the enduring bond between avians and human enterprise.
Railway Officer Retires After 40 Years With No Arrest
William C. Spinks of London ends a four-decade railway police career without a single arrest. He credits prevention over punishment and says a cop should deter crime through persuasive talk. Colleagues note his success in stopping offences before they began. A jeweled watch stands out for its precision in setting stones. Australia records at least 26 dying animal species.
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Wiliam C. Spinks
London
Great Britain
Australia
French habit of noon meals noted with chocolate roll
The text observes that the French eat nothing until midday except a roll with chocolate upon arising. It also notes the zebu as the Orient's main milk yielder and cites a rule about copyright notices on book title pages for legal consideration.
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